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Quimera

Chimaera notafricana

Least Concern

About

The Cape chimaera (Chimaera notafricana) is a species in the genus Chimaera. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (Animals)
Phylum
Chordata (cordados)
Class
Holocephali (Holocephali)
Order
Chimaeriformes (Chimaeriformes)
Family
Chimaeridae
Genus
Chimaera
Species
Chimaera notafricana (Quimera)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Quimera
French Chimère commune
Russian Химера европейская

Similar Species in Chimaera

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Borrico
Chimaera monstrosa
Vulnerable
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Quimera
Chimaera cubana
Least Concern
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Leopard Chimaera
Chimaera panthera
Least Concern
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Shortspine chimaera
Chimaera obscura
Least Concern
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Whitefin chimarea
Chimaera argiloba
Least Concern
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Dark-mouth Chimaera
Chimaera buccanigella
Data Deficient
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Southern chimaera
Chimaera fulva
Least Concern
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Longspine chimaera
Chimaera macrospina
Least Concern
View all species in Chimaera →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Quimera?
The scientific name of Quimera is Chimaera notafricana. It belongs to the genus Chimaera.
What is the conservation status of Quimera?
Quimera (Chimaera notafricana) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
What family does Quimera belong to?
Quimera (Chimaera notafricana) belongs to the genus Chimaera, which is part of the taxonomic family Chimaeridae.
Is Quimera endangered?
No, Quimera (Chimaera notafricana) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Quimera belong to?
Quimera (Chimaera notafricana) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of Quimera?
The closest relatives of Quimera in the genus Chimaera include Borrico, Quimera, Shortspine chimaera, Whitefin chimarea, Dark-mouth Chimaera.

Genus Chimaera — 15 Species

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Borrico
Chimaera monstrosa
VU
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Quimera
Chimaera notafricana
LC
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Quimera
Chimaera cubana
LC 🐾
Shortspine chimaera
Chimaera obscura
LC 🐾
Whitefin chimarea
Chimaera argiloba
LC 🐾
Dark-mouth Chimaera
Chimaera buccanigella
DD 🐾
Southern chimaera
Chimaera fulva
LC 🐾
Longspine chimaera
Chimaera macrospina
LC 🐾
Owston’s Chimaera
Chimaera owstoni
DD 🐾
Jordan’s Chimaera
Chimaera jordani
DD 🐾
Opal chimaera
Chimaera opalescens
LC 🐾
Bahamas ghost shark
Chimaera bahamaensis
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Chimaera
Chimaera phantasma
VU 🐾
Carpenter's chimaera
Chimaera lignaria
LC 🐾
Leopard Chimaera
Chimaera panthera
LC
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